Hello! My name is Janelle Haire and I will be graduating from the University of Rhode Island in May 2016 with three degrees including a B.A in Secondary Education, a B.S in Secondary Education, and a B.A in Biological Sciences (as well as a Middle Level Teaching Extension). I am proud of the work I have put into my education and I am excited to graduate. I have spent my whole life in Rhode Island, and as you may hear from other Rhode Islanders, I really love this state. Outside of school I enjoy immersing myself in the fitness and food industries. Specifically, I am a USAPL Women's Raw powerlifter and I plan on competing for the rest of my life. I hope to share this passion with my future students. Thank you!
Summary of Unit Plan: This unit is the final unit of the year for a high school biology course. Overall, the unit examines ecosystems as a whole including the general types of ecosystems that exist as well as ecosystem components. The unit also covers how ecosystems are created, and the specific types of relationships and interactions that occur within ecosystems. Because all parts of an ecosystem are interconnected, cause and effect is the driving theme for this unit. First, students develop a basic understanding of what an ecosystem is as well as what composes an ecosystem. Then, they explore different types of ecological relationships and the ways in which organisms interact with each other and their surroundings. Next, they learn about succession and natural disruptions in ecosystems. After this, students will learn about energy and matter cycling in ecosystems as well as photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Then, students will learn about group behavior. Finally, students will further investigate cause and effect in ecosystems by considering anthropogenic effects on ecosystems. Ecology is an interdisciplinary science and this is reflected in the unit. Many lessons examine several types of science to show students this interdisciplinary nature of ecology. Additionally, students work on one lesson in both science and english. Technology is also incorporated into this unit through the use of Google Chromebooks to do online research, webquests, information synthesis, and collaboration with other students. The unit will end with a summative, constructed response test that reflects the ways in which students were required to think throughout the entire unit. The way that students think about ecosystems and the cause and effect relationships within those ecosystems is more highly valued than vocabulary memorization.
Student Teaching Information
Any missing information will be added in January 2016
Principal: Mr. Jeffery Guiot
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Math: Mr. Oral
English: Ms. Pigott
Social Studies: Mr. Francois
Science: Mrs. Lydon
Special Education: Mrs. Hayes
Office secretary(s): Sydney
Custodian(s): Mr. Charlie Ford
Who do you call when sick or dying?
What are the phone numbers?
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Nancy Lydon
Janelle Haire
Hello! My name is Janelle Haire and I will be graduating from the University of Rhode Island in May 2016 with three degrees including a B.A in Secondary Education, a B.S in Secondary Education, and a B.A in Biological Sciences (as well as a Middle Level Teaching Extension). I am proud of the work I have put into my education and I am excited to graduate. I have spent my whole life in Rhode Island, and as you may hear from other Rhode Islanders, I really love this state. Outside of school I enjoy immersing myself in the fitness and food industries. Specifically, I am a USAPL Women's Raw powerlifter and I plan on competing for the rest of my life. I hope to share this passion with my future students. Thank you!Teaching Portfolio
My Philosophy of Teaching:https://uriteacherknowledge.wikispaces.com/EDC+430+F15+TeachingPhilosophyHaireJanelle
A Unit Plan I co-wrote on High School Level Ecology:
https://www.evernote.com/shard/s5/sh/11c6c29e-631b-41db-b6fd-0478c656176f/c1be6bc2c0c0844196ce0a01205243c2
Summary of Unit Plan:
This unit is the final unit of the year for a high school biology course. Overall, the unit examines ecosystems as a whole including the general types of ecosystems that exist as well as ecosystem components. The unit also covers how ecosystems are created, and the specific types of relationships and interactions that occur within ecosystems. Because all parts of an ecosystem are interconnected, cause and effect is the driving theme for this unit. First, students develop a basic understanding of what an ecosystem is as well as what composes an ecosystem. Then, they explore different types of ecological relationships and the ways in which organisms interact with each other and their surroundings. Next, they learn about succession and natural disruptions in ecosystems. After this, students will learn about energy and matter cycling in ecosystems as well as photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Then, students will learn about group behavior. Finally, students will further investigate cause and effect in ecosystems by considering anthropogenic effects on ecosystems. Ecology is an interdisciplinary science and this is reflected in the unit. Many lessons examine several types of science to show students this interdisciplinary nature of ecology. Additionally, students work on one lesson in both science and english. Technology is also incorporated into this unit through the use of Google Chromebooks to do online research, webquests, information synthesis, and collaboration with other students. The unit will end with a summative, constructed response test that reflects the ways in which students were required to think throughout the entire unit. The way that students think about ecosystems and the cause and effect relationships within those ecosystems is more highly valued than vocabulary memorization.
Student Teaching Information
Any missing information will be added in January 2016A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: West Warwick High SchoolAddress: West Warwick High School, Webster Knight Drive, West Warwick, RI 02893
http://www.bing.com/mapspreview?rtp=adr.~pos.41.7089996337891_-71.515998840332_Webster+Knight+Drive%2c+West+Warwick%2c+RI+02893_West+Warwick+High+School_
Principal: Mr. Philip Solomon
Sci Dept Head: Ms. Kirch
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying?
What are the phone numbers?
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Molly Scarborough
B. Second Student Teaching Placement
School: John F. Deering Middle SchoolAddress: 2 Webster Knight Drive, West Warwick, RI 02893
https://www.google.com/maps/place/John+F.+Deering+Middle+School/@41.7087258,-71.5187337,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e44baeef86b72b:0x722040b25052ad32
Principal: Mr. Jeffery Guiot
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Math: Mr. Oral
English: Ms. Pigott
Social Studies: Mr. Francois
Science: Mrs. Lydon
Special Education: Mrs. Hayes
Office secretary(s): Sydney
Custodian(s): Mr. Charlie Ford
Who do you call when sick or dying?
What are the phone numbers?
Cooperating Teacher: Mrs. Nancy Lydon
Observations and Reflections
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